Premier Soccer Academies and its concept fruition on December 10, 2002 shortly after the US Men's World Cup Team made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the FIFA 2002 World Cup. The essence of PSA and its mission is intimately tied to the many successes that each player dreams when thinking of their path to the highest level. Played back in their mind's eye is the visualization of them completing that final pass, making that crucial tackle, scoring that game winner or exchanging their pride-filled jersey. This imagery and the reality of such experiences are the fuel of a pursuit that we at Premier Soccer Academies (PSA) set forth to provide every selected student that desires this environment.
The initial launch of PSA occurred at Oberlin College in the summer of 2003. Roughly one hundred and fifteen players from various parts of the country attended. On the plush green fields of western Ohio, the nucleus of Brad Friedel, Barry Venison, Scott Sellars, Desmond Armstrong and Roy Tunks conducted the first of a series of high level training sessions for the eager participants. The theme for the week as well as the overall focus was and will remain to "provide the highest quality soccer education, experience, training and enjoyment to talented soccer players without regard to economic or social condition."
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